Contractors Added 17K Jobs in May, With More Hiring Expected Ahead
Brad Rehnstrom2026-06-05T18:42:32+00:00Will continuing demand for data center construction keep construction contractors hiring?
House AI Bill Targets Workforce, Data-Center Infrastructure as Contractors Expand Use
Brad Rehnstrom2026-06-05T18:01:18+00:00Could a new federal AI framework reshape workforce planning and data-center development as contractors ramp up investment in artificial intelligence?
Judge halts Google data center project in Minnesota
Brad Rehnstrom2026-06-05T16:53:00+00:00
Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos., the general contractor on the project, estimates delays on Project Skyway in Pine Island could cost about $5 million or more.
Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production
Brad Rehnstrom2026-06-05T14:25:00+00:00
Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.
Punch List: 7 firms win NASA work, Turner finishes $557M UC Berkeley build
Brad Rehnstrom2026-06-05T12:34:14+00:00
Plus, details emerge in California’s high-speed rail private partnership and Trimble starts a U.S. tour of its tech.
